Orthodontic practices near TR13
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of TR13; 7 practices within 10 and 19 practices within 20. The closest is Chapel Dental in Camborne, 7.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel DentalCamborne | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.6 (85 reviews) |
| Smile TogetherFlushing | 9.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| DM Orthotics LtdRedruth | 9.5 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Waterside DentalcarePenryn | 9.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| The Observatory Dental PracticeFalmouth | 9.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (253 reviews) |
| Kimberley Park Dental PracticeFalmouth | 9.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (73 reviews) |
| Carbis Bay Dental & Implant CareUny Lelant | 9.9 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (214 reviews) |
| The Lescudjack CentrePenzance | 11.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.3 (77 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to TR13 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Camborne, 7.1 miles north; the next are Flushing (9.4 miles east) and Redruth (9.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Camborne | 1 | 7.1 miles north |
| Flushing | 1 | 9.4 miles east |
| Redruth | 1 | 9.5 miles north |
| Penryn | 1 | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Falmouth | 2 | 9.7 miles east |
| Uny Lelant | 1 | 9.9 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of TR13
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Observatory Dental Practice in Falmouth (5.0 from 253 reviews), 9.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Observatory Dental PracticeFalmouth | 5.0 (253 reviews) | 9.7 miles east |
| Waterside DentalcarePenryn | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Carbis Bay Dental & Implant CareUny Lelant | 4.8 (214 reviews) | 9.9 miles north-west |
| Kimberley Park Dental PracticeFalmouth | 4.5 (73 reviews) | 9.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from TR13
The nearest practice to TR13 is Chapel Dental in Camborne, 7.1 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 19.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Kimberley Park Dental Practice (9.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 3 of the practices around TR13 list clear aligners, the nearest 9.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around TR13 are commissioned by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chapel Dental in Camborne, 7.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from TR13 to Chapel Dental is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 180 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
TR13 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cornwall |
| NHS dental services | NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,995 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 280 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Helston Community College — 0.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,297 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 294 schools, 73,481 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 29.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Chapel Dental, Camborne — 7 miles Smile Together, Flushing — 9 miles DM Orthotics Ltd, Redruth — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 19 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | TR14, TR12, TR15, TR27, TR16, TR10, TR17, TR20 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Starting your orthodontic search in TR13
Patients in the TR13 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for TR13 is Lowertown.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near TR13
Where is the nearest orthodontist to TR13?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to TR13 is Chapel Dental in Camborne, about 7.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Smile Together (9.4 miles) and DM Orthotics Ltd (9.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near TR13?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of TR13, 7 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Camborne, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near TR13?
The nearest practice to TR13 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chapel Dental in Camborne, about 7.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Smile Together (9.4 miles) and Waterside Dentalcare (9.5 miles).
Which places are in or near the TR13 postcode district?
Places in or next to TR13 include Lowertown, Helston, Sithney, Chynhale, Crowntown, Coverack Bridges, Trewennack and Nancegollan.
How do I find an orthodontist near the TR13 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Lowertown, Cornwall, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near TR13?
Most treatment takes 12–24 months, with mild cases finishing sooner and complex bite corrections taking longer.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.